Utrecht

3 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.

3 places in Utrecht

Culture~£15

Rietveld Schröder House

Prins Hendriklaan

A radically modern De Stijl house from 1924, a UNESCO site.

  • Suggested time: 1h 15m
  • Book ahead
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Wednesday–Sunday by guided tour

View Tickets
Day Trips~£18

Castle De Haar

Haarzuilens (10 km)

The Netherlands’ most fairy-tale castle, with gardens, moats and a village nearby.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families

Daily; hours vary by season

Hidden Gems~£4

Botanic Gardens Fort Hoofddijk

Uithof

A quiet botanical garden in the moats of an old fort, on the university campus.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families

Daily, roughly 10:00–17:00 (seasonal)

Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.

The big sights in Utrecht